Reports about it Haberturk with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Turkey.

According to the newspaper, during the conversation, Acar noted that the acquisition of the S-400 was a necessity, not its preference.

The Turkish Defense Minister also noted that Ankara continues to evaluate the US proposal for the supply of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems.

Earlier, the first components of the S-400 missiles were delivered to the military base in the province of Ankara.

Subsequently, a group of US senators called on US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Turkey in connection with the start of deliveries of Russian S-400.

Expert Edward Lozansky commented on the NSNS likelihood of imposing sanctions against third countries because of the C-400.